Games Technology MSci

Coventry University’s Games Technology degree is a highly-focused software engineering course with a long history of training specialist programmers and developers for the video games industry world-wide.<br/><br/>The course doesn’t only teach you how to use game engines – it teaches you the programming and scientific skills necessary to extend commercial engines and develop your own from scratch. These are the skills industry looks for in game programmers.<br/><br/><br/>* Master advanced techniques to leverage and extend industry-standard engines in the creation of immersive, interactive experiences.<br/><br/><br/>* Understand the engineering and technology which underpins digital artwork and real-time rendered animations.<br/><br/><br/>* Develop your own game engine systems, from graphics renderers to physics libraries, using high-performance programming techniques.<br/><br/><br/>**Key Benefits**<br/><br/><br/>* The technology, practices and challenges involved in game development are continually evolving, therefore the course content reacts dynamically to reflect the complexities of this modern and increasingly interconnected sector.<br/><br/><br/>* The course aims to empower you with the fundamental capabilities needed to pursue independent game development, as well as giving you the opportunity to gain professional tools and wider contextual understanding of game engineering upon successful completion, to succeed in larger studios.<br/><br/><br/>* Develop your own games and game technologies in our dedicated Game Development Laboratories*<br/><br/><br/>* Explore emerging technologies with virtual and augmented reality hardware<br/><br/><br/>* Gain experience with console and cross-platform development <br/>

Coventry University are rated overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognising the high quality of their teaching and student experience. They also offer strong academic and well-being support, including their Phoenix+ programme and dedicated Success Coaches. Coventry is ranked a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2025), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing.<br/> <br/>Coventry University is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they've built strong industry links to equip you with the real-world skills and creative thinking, and the confidence to make a meaningful impact.

<br/><br/>With campuses in Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study in the best location for you.